Comparison
Jurisage TOA alternatives (2026)
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The short answer
Jurisage's TOA Builder is a live, browser-based tool: you upload a brief, review the citations it finds, export a Table of Authorities (and a Table of Contents), and, per its own page, “only pay if the document meets your quality standards.” If sending the document to a vendor is acceptable to you and your client, it is a reasonable choice today, with a free trial and no subscription. People look for alternatives for three reasons: their firm or client does not allow uploads, they want a price published up front (Jurisage's pages we checked do not show one), or they want to see what Clio's June 2026 acquisition of Jurisage, framed around Canadian legal data, means for the product. For U.S. briefs, live alternatives include BriefMark (browser-based, Word .docx, no upload) and Word for Windows' built-in feature. BriefAuthority, the tool behind this site, is pre-launch and is designed to build the table from the final PDF or the .docx without uploading it.
How Jurisage's TOA Builder works, per its own pages
Jurisage describes a three-step flow: upload the brief, let the tool find, group and order the citations, then review and export a draft, which it says takes “under two minutes.” Pricing is per document, and the terms say each uploaded document is a separate payment; once a table has been generated the fee is non-refundable, though the terms invite refund requests to [email protected]. The terms (effective August 1, 2025, last updated August 26, 2025) also put the verification burden on the user: “USER MUST VERIFY EACH AND EVERY CITATION,” including page numbers and categories. That is standard for this category and applies to every tool on this page.
On storage, read Jurisage's two statements together. The access page says: “We don't store your documents, and everything runs right in your browser.” The terms describe documents “uploaded for processing,” grant Jurisage “a limited, non-exclusive license to process the documents solely for the purpose of providing the Services,” and note that “no internet transmission is completely secure.” If your engagement letter, a protective order or firm policy restricts sending work product to third parties, ask Jurisage how processing and retention work before you use it. The terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada.
The Clio acquisition, and what it means for U.S. users
Clio's June 10, 2026 press release presents the deal as an investment in Canadian legal AI. It highlights Jurisage's database of “more than 470,000 Canadian cases across 40+ courts,” its CiteRight litigation drafting platform, and plans to launch Clio Work in Canada. The release does not mention the TOA Builder. Jurisage's site now carries a “Jurisage is joining Clio” banner, and the TOA Builder was still offered when we checked. We do not know Clio's plans for it, and neither company has said on the pages we checked. For a U.S. user, the practical point is simple: the tool works today, but its roadmap now sits inside a larger company whose stated focus for Jurisage is Canadian data. If you are choosing a tool for a recurring workflow, that is worth weighing; for a single brief, it matters less.
Jurisage and the alternatives side by side
| Item | Jurisage TOA Builder | BriefMark | Word for Windows (built-in) | BriefAuthority (pre-launch) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input file | A brief you upload; accepted formats are not listed on the TOA pages we checked | Word .docx | The open Word document | Final PDF or Word .docx (as designed) |
| Output | Formatted, editable TOA (and TOC) to export | The same .docx with Word TA and TOA fields; Word builds the table | Native Word TOA from manually marked citations | From PDF: formatted .docx TOA. From .docx: Word TA fields |
| Where processing happens / uploads? | Upload-based per its steps and terms; its access page also says documents are not stored | In the browser; the site says the file never leaves your computer | On your computer; no upload | Built to run in the browser; the brief is not uploaded |
| Mac | Browser-based, so not tied to Windows | Yes; verified in Word for Mac, per its site | No; Microsoft says TOAs aren't supported in Word for Mac or the web | Yes, by design; the PDF path needs no Word |
| Word required? | Not stated as required | Yes, to update the fields and build the table | Yes (Windows desktop) | PDF path: no. .docx path: yes |
| Short cites, Id., supra | Its pages describe automatic finding and grouping of citations with review; they do not detail short-cite handling | Resolved to the parent authority automatically (as published) | Marked by hand, or with Mark All | Review screen to merge short forms and link Id. and supra (as designed) |
| Pricing (as published / planned) | Per document; amount not shown on its TOA pages; free trial; pay only if satisfied | Free up to 8 authorities; Pro $99 one-time | Included with Word | Planned: free up to 8 authorities; $19 per brief; $149/year; firm from $129/month |
| Status | Live; company acquired by Clio (June 2026) | Live | Live | Pre-launch; early access only |
| Best for | Users who can upload and want a quick table plus TOC, paying only for documents they keep | Word drafters (Mac or Windows) who cannot upload | Windows users with time and no budget | Final PDFs, Pages or Google Docs drafts, and briefs that cannot leave your computer |
Checked on each vendor's own site on 2026-09-24; plans change, so confirm before you buy. BriefAuthority entries are its specification as designed, confirmed at launch. We do not state any competitor's accuracy.
Other options you may see
- TOAgen (Craveyon): a Microsoft Word for Windows tool that writes Word's native TOA fields, with version 1.0 jurisdiction logic for 16 states; pricing not published, demo on request.
- Corel Perfect Authority: a Windows add-on for WordPerfect Office, not Word; launched at $199.99 in 2011, with a 30-day trial.
- Litera Best Authority, Benchly ezBriefs, Clearbrief, Drafting Assistant: Word add-ins, mostly by subscription. See Best Authority alternatives.
When to pick Jurisage
- Uploading is allowed for this brief, by your firm and your client.
- You want to try before paying. The free trial and “pay if you like it” model lower the risk on a first brief.
- You also want a Table of Contents generated from the same document.
- You do not use Word, or you want the tool to handle formatting without Word field codes.
- You need it today. Jurisage is live; BriefAuthority is not.
When to pick an alternative
- The brief cannot leave your computer. BriefMark (live, .docx) and BriefAuthority (pre-launch, PDF or .docx) are built to process locally in the browser.
- You want a price before you start. BriefMark publishes $99 one-time; BriefAuthority publishes planned prices.
- Your final brief is a PDF and you want page numbers from the filed pages: that is BriefAuthority's PDF path, at launch.
- You want a native Word TOA that updates as you edit: BriefMark, or Word's built-in Mark Citation on Windows.
- You want a long-term tool and prefer one whose roadmap is not tied to an acquisition.
Frequently asked
How much does Jurisage's TOA Builder cost?
Jurisage's terms say the fee is charged per document, and its access page says you only pay if the document meets your quality standards. The per-document amount was not shown on the TOA pages we checked on 2026-09-24; it may appear inside the app before purchase. There is a free trial and no subscription.
Does Jurisage store or upload my brief?
Jurisage's steps begin with “Upload Document,” and its terms refer to documents “uploaded for processing.” Its access page states: “We don't store your documents, and everything runs right in your browser.” If confidentiality rules apply, ask Jurisage directly how processing and retention work.
Is Jurisage still available after the Clio acquisition?
Yes, as of 2026-09-24 the TOA Builder was still offered on Jurisage's site, which now shows a “Jurisage is joining Clio” banner. Clio's June 10, 2026 announcement focuses on Canadian legal data and Clio Work in Canada and does not mention the TOA Builder.
Does Jurisage work for U.S. courts?
What is a no-upload alternative to Jurisage?
BriefMark is live and processes a Word .docx in your browser without uploading it. Word for Windows' built-in Mark Citation feature is local too. BriefAuthority, pre-launch, is designed to build the table from the final PDF or the .docx locally in the browser.
Do any of these tools check whether my citations are good law?
No. Jurisage's terms require you to verify every citation, BriefMark says it is not a cite-checker, and BriefAuthority formats and indexes only. Use a citator such as Shepard's or KeyCite and review the table before filing.
Sources
- Jurisage — Table of Authorities (TOA page), accessed 2026-09-24jurisage.com
- Jurisage — Table of Authorities (access page), accessed 2026-09-24jurisage.com
- Jurisage — TOA Builder Terms and Conditions, accessed 2026-09-24jurisage.com
- Clio — Clio Acquires Jurisage to Accelerate the Future of Legal AI in Canada (June 10, 2026)clio.com
- BriefMark by Oddwell — product page, accessed 2026-09-24briefmark.oddwell.tech
- Craveyon — TOAgen, accessed 2026-09-24craveyon.com
- Corel — Perfect Authority, accessed 2026-09-24wordperfect.com
- Microsoft Support — Create a table of authoritiessupport.microsoft.com
- Supreme Court of the United States — Rules and Guidance (Rule 34.2)supremecourt.gov
BriefAuthority · free for small briefs
In development · early access